Locked-wrap fuel rod. [LMFBR]
Patent
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OSTI ID:7302655
A method for spacing fast reactor fuel rods using a wire wrapper improved by orienting the wire-wrapped fuel rods in a unique manner which introduces desirable performance characteristics not attainable by previous wire-wrapped designs is described. Use of this method in a liquid metal fast breeder reactor results in: (a) improved mechanical performance, (b) improved rod-to-rod contact, (c) reduced steel volume, and (d) improved thermal-hydraulic performance. The method produces a ''locked wrap'' design which tends to lock the rods together at each of the wire cluster locations. 1 claim, 12 figures.
- Assignee:
- Energy Research and Development Administration
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4005521
- OSTI ID:
- 7302655
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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